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On Humanity’s Earliest Attempts <br>to Make a Home

On Humanity’s Earliest Attempts
to Make a Home

Stefan Al Considers the Architectural Prowess of Our Prehistoric Ancestors

By Stefan Al | May 1, 2026

One great poem to read today: Lucille Clifton’s “homage to my hips”

One great poem to read today: Lucille Clifton’s “homage to my hips”

By Emily Temple | April 30, 2026

Here’s Sally Field reading the first chapter of <em>Remarkably Bright Creatures</em>.

Here’s Sally Field reading the first chapter of Remarkably Bright Creatures.

By Literary Hub | April 30, 2026

Ten Great Nonfiction Titles to Read in May

Ten Great Nonfiction Titles to Read in May

Including Books by Siri Hustvedt, Zayd Ayers Dohrn, Todd Smith, and More

By Literary Hub | April 30, 2026

“Bridget Jones meets Slavoj Žižek.” And Other Wild Book Pitches From My Inbox

“Bridget Jones meets Slavoj Žižek.” And Other Wild Book Pitches From My Inbox

Maris Kreizman on What Makes a Good Publicist Pitch

By Maris Kreizman | April 30, 2026

The Literary Film & TV You Need to Stream in May

The Literary Film & TV You Need to Stream in May

From Mean Girls to Amadeus

By Emily Temple | April 30, 2026

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“If You See Me, Weep.” And Other Souvenirs of Climate Catastrophe

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The Independent Press Top 40 Bestsellers: Fiction

By Literary Hub | April 30, 2026

The Independent Press Top 40 Bestsellers: Nonfiction

The Independent Press Top 40 Bestsellers: Nonfiction

For the week ending April 26, 2026

By Literary Hub | April 30, 2026

What can we expect from Tim Heidecker’s <em>InfoWars</em>?

What can we expect from Tim Heidecker’s InfoWars?

By Brittany Allen | April 29, 2026

One great poem to read today: Patricia Smith’s “10-Year-Old Shot Three Times But She's Fine”

One great poem to read today: Patricia Smith’s “10-Year-Old Shot Three Times But She's Fine”

By Jonny Diamond | April 29, 2026

“Be the Change.” On the Misattributed Origins of a Popular Slogan

“Be the Change.” On the Misattributed Origins of a Popular Slogan

Benoit Denizet-Lewis Explores the Clash Between Progressive Activism and New Age Spirituality

By Benoit Denizet-Lewis | April 29, 2026

John Cougar Mellencamp Will Fight You: On the Rock ‘n’ Roll Rise of a Combative Heartland Leftist

John Cougar Mellencamp Will Fight You: On the Rock ‘n’ Roll Rise of a Combative Heartland Leftist

Erin Osmon Explores the Antiracist and Social Justice Ethos Underpinning the Midwestern Rocker’s Career

By Erin Osmon | April 29, 2026

Mother Tongues: How Family History Plays a Part in Language and Translation

Mother Tongues: How Family History Plays a Part in Language and Translation

Chenxin Jiang: “Which is my mother tongue and which an other tongue?”

By Chenxin Jiang | April 29, 2026

Leila Chatti on the Many Ways to Be (and Not to Be) a Mother

Leila Chatti on the Many Ways to Be (and Not to Be) a Mother

“IVF is a kind of miracle, but doctors are not gods.”

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